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“That’s So Last Year” and We Love it

The new vintage fad is somewhat of an “anti trend” and teens all over the country are going crazy over it, causing them to flock to the nearest thrift store. Kids and teens everywhere are dressing like their parents, listening to music like their grandparents, and going back in order to be fashion forward.

Some of the biggest things right now are 90’s style chokers, record players, typewriters, and high waisted “mom” jeans. So what’s the draw?

For some it is the aesthetic, others the lifestyle, and for most it is the ability to be different. Since the dawn of fashion, people have been using clothing to stand out and express their creativity. Since vintage is a now a trend it’s originality is questionable, regardless, people still find the draw.

So how authentic is this trend in reality? Here’s a quick chart showing the differences between the new and old “vintage.”

Then…

Now…

Record players, typewriters, and polaroids were not popular at the same time